Philadelphia Police Misconduct Lawyers Discuss Improper Taser Use
As police misconduct becomes an increasingly concerning and hotly debated issue, particularly in the form of deadly police shootings, tasers are frequently referred to as a go-to non-lethal alternative to firearms. However, tasers are not always the easy non-lethal solution. Tasers can cause a variety of health problems, and can even prove deadly. In addition […]
» Read More...February 16, 2017
Philadelphia Police Misconduct Lawyer: Ways to Reduce and Prevent Police Brutality
Police brutality is an ongoing social problem in the United States. The driving issue in so many of these cases is whether officers were justified in their decisions to shoot their victims. Law enforcement has the right to use deadly force when they feel that they or others are in “imminent danger,” which generally means […]
» Read More...February 9, 2017
Philadelphia Police Misconduct Lawyers Report on Study Into Police Brutality
Police brutality in Pennsylvania is a serious issue that continues make headlines. Law enforcement officers have a duty to protect those in their community. They should never use their position to gain an unfair advantage over those they serve. The police misconduct lawyers at the law offices of Patrick G. Geckle LLC have extensive experience […]
» Read More...February 2, 2017
Philadelphia Police Misconduct Lawyer Weighs in on the Bill to Limit Police Transparency in Pennsylvania
Police brutality and other types of misconduct have been in the national spotlight for the past few years. Following numerous instances of violence, many Americans have demanded greater transparency from their law enforcement agencies. But not every police department is willing to comply with this demand. In fact, there have been cases of law enforcement and […]
» Read More...January 19, 2017
Philadelphia Police Misconduct Lawyers Discuss Recording Police Brutality
Police misconduct is nothing new. What is new is that police are now in the public eye more than ever thanks to smartphones. A quick search of YouTube for “police brutality” reveals thousands of such videos. Is Recording Police Brutality in Philadelphia Lawful? Recording police conducting public duties is lawful in Pennsylvania. Still, some police […]
» Read More...January 12, 2017
Philadelphia Police Misconduct Lawyers Discuss Eluding a Police Officer
Eluding a police officer in Philadelphia may subject you to a long-term chase, and when the officer catches up, you risk arrest, prison time, and expensive penalty fees. Our Philadelphia police misconduct lawyers want to offer the following tips about what to do if you ever find yourself face-to-face with a figure of the law. […]
» Read More...December 30, 2016
Philadelphia Police Brutality Lawyers: False Arrest of a Medical Marijuana User in New Jersey
Police misconduct is prevalent in neighborhoods all over the country, increasing the need and pressure for police officers to wear body cameras. The following incident is another example of a recent case where police officers broke their code of conduct. On October 8, 2013, as reported by the New Jersey Herald, police were called to […]
» Read More...December 22, 2016
Philadelphia Police Brutality Lawyers Discuss Body Cameras
Police misconduct in Pennsylvania is a common problem. Often, a police officer’s use of force will lead to widespread remonstrations and disputes throughout the United States. Just because someone is wearing a badge does not mean they have the right to abuse the law. Our Philadelphia police brutality lawyers want you to stay guarded against […]
» Read More...December 8, 2016
Philadelphia Police Misconduct Lawyers Discuss the Taxpayer Cost of Police Misconduct
Victims of police brutality in Philadelphia should always be given the compensation that they deserve. That being said, it has recently become clear that neither police departments nor the officers responsible are made to pay lawsuit fees. Rather, Philadelphia police misconduct lawyers report, that burden falls upon the area’s taxpayers. Independent researchers discovered that taxpayers […]
» Read More...December 2, 2016
Philadelphia Police Brutality Lawyers Discuss American Police Violence Statistics
It is no secret that many Americans are victims of police brutality each year. In 2014, police used lethal force on 1,297 Americans. By 2015, that number rose to 1,307. Philadelphia police brutality lawyers report that a police officer uses lethal force on an American citizen every seven hours. Police brutality does not only affect […]
» Read More...November 21, 2016
